Employment Rights Bill: Guide for Employers
The Employment Rights Bill, once enacted, will catalyse the most significant overhaul of UK workplace rights and responsibilities in a generation. It forms part of the government’s stated ambition to modernise employment law and improve protections for workers while maintaining flexibility for businesses. According to the government, the Bill addresses long-standing concerns around insecure […]
UK Minister of Religion Visa: Process & Requirements
If you are looking to come to the UK to work as a religious minister, and you are subject to UK immigration control, you will typically need a Minister of Religion visa. The Minister of Religion Visa allows religious leaders and individuals with key roles in faith-based organisations to live and work in the UK. […]
Understanding RQF for Employers & Immigration
If your organisation is looking to sponsor someone under the Skilled Worker visa route, one of the requirements is that the job on offer is a minimum skill level of RQF level 6 or above, unless the job appears on the Immigration Salary List (ISL) or a Temporary Shortage List (TSL). The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) […]
Charity Visa UK: Guide for Temporary Workers
There are various temporary immigration routes available in the UK to be able to lawfully undertake work as an overseas national. However, for those specifically looking to perform a short-term voluntary job role within the charitable sector, they will probably need a UK charity worker visa. The following essential guide looks at the different aspects […]
Comprehensive Guide to the British Nationality Act 1948
The British Nationality Act 1948 established the concept of British citizenship as we know it today. The Act was highly influential in shaping post-war migration and citizenship policies in the United Kingdom and marked the beginning of significant changes in how citizenship and immigration were managed in the UK and across the Commonwealth. Its aim […]
TUPE Q and A for Employees: Employer Guide
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, or ‘TUPE regulations’, ensure that employees are not unfairly disadvantaged when their employment is transferred to a new employer. Under TUPE, the employment contracts of transferring employees, including all rights and obligations, must be preserved by the incoming employer, and both the outgoing and incoming employers […]
Suspension from Work: Guide for Employers
Suspension from work refers to the temporary removal of an employee from their duties, usually pending an investigation or disciplinary action. Suspensions are typically used when serious concerns are alleged or suspected regarding an employee’s conduct, performance or behaviour, that warrant immediate attention. Importantly, suspension from work is not a form of disciplinary action in […]
Free Movement in the UK: Key Insights
Free movement refers to the ability of individuals to travel, live and work across borders without significant restrictions. In the United Kingdom, free movement has historically been associated with the rights granted to citizens of European Union (EU) member states, allowing them to move freely within the EU. However, following Brexit, the UK has undergone […]
TUPE Redundancy Guide for UK Employers 2025
When businesses undergo a transfer, such as a merger, acquisition, or outsourcing, the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations, commonly known as TUPE, take effect with the aim of protecting employees’ rights. This means that, in most cases, employees should not see any changes to their contracts, pay, or benefits as a result of […]
UK Dependent Visa Guide 2025
The UK dependent visa route allows family members of certain visa holders to join them in the United Kingdom. The route is available to spouses, civil partners, unmarried partners and children under the age of 18. It is commonly used by families of individuals on work or study visas, such as the Skilled Worker, Health […]